In continuation of the development of SignTown – the well-received multi-language online sign language game, the Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies will launch a new multiple sign language learning platform – the SignTown Handbook. The Handbook is developed under Project Shuwa, a collaborative project between The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Google, Kwansei Gakuin University, and The Nippon Foundation with an aim of advancing sign recognition technology, promoting sign language use in public and barrier-free communication for deaf people.

The SignTown Handbook is an online sign language dictionary and learning platform. Similar to SignTown, the Handbook was built upon AI-based sign recognition technology and sign linguistics theories. Users may check out the signs on the “Feed” or “Collections'' interface where signs are categorized into different modules. Users may practice the signs by filming their own signing on the platform. The machine learning based model will then give immediate feedback on users’ signing accuracy. The Handbook also supports text-to-sign as well as video-to-sign search function. The system is capable of detecting single signs from a signing video input in Desktop Web, Mobile Web, and iOS/Android native apps. At launch, the Handbook supports three written languages (English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese) and three sign languages (Hong Kong Sign Language, Japanese Sign Language, and Yangon Sign Language). It is worth mentioning that the system includes over 500 Hong Kong Sign Language vocabulary classified under 38 daily-life themes, providing users with a more comprehensive learning of Hong Kong Sign Language. More sign languages will be available in the future. Stay tuned for further updates!

To learn more about Project Shuwa and the SignTown Handbook, please visit the following websites or download the app, or refer to the attached poster for more information:

Project Shuwa: https://projectshuwa.com/

SignTown: https://sign.town/

SignTown Handbook Website: https://handbook.sign.town

Download SignTown Handbook App:

(iOS) https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/project-shuwa/id1643644150

(Android) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thebitstudio.shuwa

• Hong Kong Association of University Women Undergraduate Scholarships 2023
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Applications are invited for a full master’s degree scholarship in environment related subjects at the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom for 2024-2025. The application deadline is on 7 November 2023.

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship / Scholarship for Disabled Students aims at encouraging and assisting full-time students with special educational needs# and/or mental health needs in pursuing postgraduate studies by research and/or undergraduate programmes at tertiary level in Hong Kong.

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Number and Value of Awards
There are up to ten awards of HK$10,000 each.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be local full-time Year 1 undergraduate students;
•  have outstanding academic achievements at entrance; and
• demonstrate track record in voluntary services OR achievements in sports (preferably in golfing) during secondary schooling.

Financial need of the students will also be considered.

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A ‘Workshop on Application for Scholarships’, organized by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, will be held to provide you with information on University Scholarships, and help you enhance interview techniques and make you aware of the areas for improvement.

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